Tragic New York to Fall River Family Suicide on Liner
Mrs. John W. Waters of Brooklyn allegedly threw her three children from the Fall River steamer near Narragansett Bay after writing a forgiveness note to her husband. She then jumped herself, leaving a letter and a will in a stateroom once booked under Mrs. B T Allen. Investigators date the tragedy to between midnight and 2:30 am near Point Judith as the ship neared Newport.
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Tal
River
Mass
John W. Waters
Brooklyn
Fall River
Plymouth
Narragansett Bay
Uushand
Jessie Dyer
Carrie
Gladys
Mand
Marie
Royal Worcester
Miklred
Mame
L. M
Newport
Point Judah
Connecticut's Oldest Woman Loses Home to Fire
Miss Deborah Silliman of Easton, aged 105, survived as flames destroyed the Easton homestead where she was born and married. Her grandson Charles Silliman perished. the body was moved to Frederick Silliman's home where the elderly woman resides.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Deborah Silliman
Easton
Connecticut
Charles
Sillianin
Frederick
Silliman
Judiciary committee Refuses Report On Hooker Resolution
Albany ed says semiweekly judiciary committee declines to report Assemblyman Tompkins resolution. It would urge anew probe into charges against Supreme Court Justice Warren B. Hooker of Fredonia. Allegations involve improper appointments and rental transactions linked to Fredonia and Dunkirk post offices.
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Alhany
Assemiy Judiciary Committee
Assembly
Assemblyman
Tompkins
Jchclary
Supreme Court
Warren B. Hooker
Fredonuia
Fredotia
Dunkiri
Heroic conduct ends in tragic shooting in Rochester
In Rochester New York February 21 190? twelve year old August Berndt was shot and killed at his home by eighteen year old William Berndt who was said to be cleaning a revolver involved while reading about how heroes fight. The older brother is charged with manslaughter as investigators proceed.
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Rochester
Berndt
William Berndt
Frondequint
Explosion at Khartam Barracks Reported Loss of Life
Report states a great explosion hit the British barracks in Khartam, causing large casualties and extensive damage. Khartam serves as the capital of Sudin and residence of the governor general. General Gordon was killed there during the 1885 rebellion.
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Airg
Khartam
Khartim
Sudin
Gordon
Edna See in Record of Marital Tangles in New Haven
Edna See, who wed at twelve in New London Connecticut, faced divorce actions from husband number one and a counter suit from husband number two in a tangled domestic matter reported in the local paper.
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Edna See
Marciage Tangle
Bouth Nouwalk
Conn
Mel
Bootblack Advertised For Wife Sparks Scramble
Huntington New York February 21 men swarmed the town after an advertisement seeking a wife. A bootblack who placed the ad faced threats amid the crowd and fear as tensions rose over the improvised search.
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Bootblack
Huntington
N.Y
Gypsy Fiddler Riga Joins Princess Chimay on New York Tour
Riga the gypsy fiddler arrived in New York for an American concert tour accompanying Princess Chimay in a notable cultural collaboration.
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Chimnay
New York
Riga
Princess Chimay
Ine
Ex-President McCall Buried At Woodlawn Cemetery
John A McCall former life president of New York Life Ins. Co. buried at Woodlawn after a private service at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. The funeral was attended by family and colleagues with Bishop Burke officiating and pallbearers named. The NY Life offices closed to allow employees to attend.
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New York Life At Rest
Woodlawn Cemetery
New York
New York Life Insurancce Company
John A. Metal
West Seventy-second Street
New York Life
Ther Mathew ‘Fayior
McCall
Burke
Albany
Prosecution Opens Against Mutual Reserve Life Firm
New York grand jury probes alleged secret judgments paid by Mutual Reserve Life executives. Jerome targets the firm for criminal proceedings. law questions hinge on payment dates and statute of limitations. Defense argues payments fall within limits. several officials and clerks summoned with extensive records.
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EW York
Armstrong Committee
Jerome
Mutual Reserve Life
J. G. Wells
James W. Burnham
Eldridge
George Burnham, Jr
Sfatual Reserve
Playwright Joseph Arthur Dies After Rare Operation
New York February 21 Joseph Arthur the playwright died at the Hotel Normandie from a rare operation performed nearly a week ago. Mrs Arthur a nurse stood by as he had long suffered kidney trouble and the reins were removed cleansed ariel ge awed. Arthur Smith his father was a well known Hoosier Methodist minister.
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New York
Joseph
Arthur
Hotel Normandie
Ariel
Murder verdict in God Virginia sheriff case ends in unknown suspect
Coroners jury finds Braynham died from blows applied to the lead and neck with a sharp instrument in a bed murder at Wix Sheriff Jota Triquhain's home. Skull injuries and near decapitation noted. Police report no arrests yet.
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Wix
Joanokre
Veh
Jota
Simpkins and Adams Extradition Granted in Governor Case
Salem reports Governor Shianherhin issued requisition papers to extradite J. J. Simpkins and Steve Adams for accomplice roles in the plot against former Governor Frank Stennenberg of Kiehe. Simpkins’ return is sought for this state while Adams is detained in Beker City awaiting transfer.
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Simpkins
Adams
Salem
Ore
Shianherhin
Breach of promise suit noted involving Wilson Mignec
Mrs Euith Sitkins in Denver reports she will sue Wilson Mignec for breach of promise. The case follows his marriage to Mrs Charles Yerkes of New York.
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Wilson Slisner
Euith Sitkins
Denryer
Wilson Mignec
Charles Yerkes
New York
British troops wiped out near Sokoto
London reports an unconfirmed dispatch stating five British officers and ten native troops were killed by fanatics near Sokoto in northern Nigeria.
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London
Sokoto
Nigeria
France and Germany Balk at Algeciras Conference Rift
Paris reports Germany rejects France's Moroccan police plan and other proposals, risking a breakup of private talks. The neutral powers including the United States backed private negotiations to avoid open dispute. France may withdraw if stalemate persists, worsening crisis and global peace fears.
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United States
Paris
Germany
France
Algeciras
ML Revoil
Iferr von Radowitz
Frances
Alorecce
Garfield Denies Packers' Story in Hearing
Chicago February 21 Commissioner GarHell testified in the Packers case denying witnesses statements. Edward Morris Edward Swift and Ay shure Meeker of Nelson Morris Swift and Armour affiliates said GarHell claimed power to compel information. GarHell stated he never made such a statement nor promised immunity to the packers.
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Garfield
Packers
Chicago
GarHell
Edward Morris
Edward Swift
Ayshure Meeker
Nelson Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Armour & Co
Gattiehd
Garteld
Guthrie Triumph Leads Pittsburg Municipal Vote
Pittsburg returns show George W. Guthrie Civic League Citizens Democratic candidate winning mayoral race by about 6 000 votes. In Allegheny County Charles F. Kirsehler Republican appears set to defeat George B. Logan of the Good Government party.
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Pittalboare Civile
Pittsburg
George W. Guthrie
Civic League
Citizens
Alexander M. Jenkinson
Allegheny
Charles F. Kirsehler
George B. Logan
Good Government Party
Rockefeller denies reports of U S land departure
William Rockefeller, staying at the Excelsior hotel with his daughter, told friends that rumors of his brother John D Rockefeller leaving the United States are absolutely untrue. He said John D Rockefeller remains in his own New York house.
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Boays
John D
New York
William Rocckefeller
Excelsior
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Wreck claims brakeman in deliberate freight crash
Albany Feb 22 Willam Courtney brakeman of Troy was instantly killed in a freight train wreck at Green Island. Coroner Baxter of Waterville and railroad men believe the crash indicates a deliberate attempt to wreck that or another train.
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Vrsin
Albany
N.Y
Willam Courtney
Troy
Green Island
Baxter
Watervlief
Soldiers Guard Shreveywort Jar in Shreveport
In Shreveport Louisiana on February 21 the city remains calm amid guards at the jail where Charles Coleman is held on the murder charge of Miss Lear. Authorities say no further lynching attempt is expected until his trial concludes.
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Shreveport
Negra
Charles Coleman
Miss Lear
Coleman
Iowa Central Freight Collision Kills Two in Iowa
Engineer Willard of Mason City and Brake man Sheahan of Oskaloosa were killed when two Iowa Central freight trains collided near Eldern. Fireman Rogers was injured as the crew misunderstood orders in the heat of the incident.
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Iowa Centra
Des Moines
Willard
Mason City
Sheahan
Oskaloosa
Rogers
Iowa Central
Eldern
Banker Bullock Dies in Boston on Heart Failure
Brigham W. Bullock, 74, president of the Fitchburg National Bank and treasurer of the Fitchburg Savings Bank, dropped dead in Boston on business. The cause of death is heart failure.
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Boston
Brigham W. Bullock
Fitchburg W Natonal Bank
Fitehburg Savings Bank
Bullock
Regulation of Motor Car Traffic in New Jersey Hearings
The New Jersey Senate judiciary committee held a crowded hearing on the Frelinghuysen and Jackson bill to regulate automobile operation. About a thousand people filled the assembly chamber and gallery, with a Philadelphia delegation opposing and farmers and others supporting the measure. Notable speakers included ex Senator Charles A. Reed for the Automobile Association, and Robert Walken for Mercer County motorists, arguing enforcement of existing laws.
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Frelinghuysen
Trenton
N. J
Senate Judiciary Committee
Frelingheysen
Hieteen
Illéry
Charles A. Reed
Automobile ‘Association of
Thion County
Stéler
Hudson Cough
Automobile Club
DIL. W
Lanne
New Jersey
Robert Walken
Mercer County
Charles T. Terry
National Association of Automobile Manufacturers
Adrian Riker
New Jersey Automobile Club
Bindabury
BR. G. Betts
Federation of American Motor Cyclista
Nurses Attacked by Negro on Elizabeth Street
Amelia Nelson and Kathryn Anderson two Elizabeth General Hospital nurses were assaulted by a black assailant who leaped from behind dirt piles as they neared Spring street. Howard H. Peller, a local pressman, intervened, beat the aggressor and pursued him, but the man escaped before police arrival.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Amelia Nelson
Kathryn Anderson
Elizabeth General Hospital
Spring Street
Howard H. Peller
Queen Wilhelmina Honors Henry Playgers With Cross
The Netherlands consul in New York Henry Playgers receives the officer's cross of the Order of Orange Nassau from Queen Wilhelmina in a ceremony reported from New York.
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New York
Wilhelmina
Henry Playgers
Netherlands
Order of Grange Nassau
Miles to Speak at Nebraska University Commencement
General Nelson A. Miles has accepted an invitation to be the orator at the Nebraska State University annual commencement on Thursday June 14.
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Miles
Grater
Lincoln
Neb
Nelson A. Miles
Nebraska State University
Financial Market Tightens Amid Broad Stock Quotes
Closing prices for major issuers show varied moves as markets close. Money on call holds at 4 percent while prime mercantile paper sits around 52644. The week’s New York port exports reach 42,241,578 with broad equity quotes including Union Pacific 81 and General Electric 179 3/4, among others.
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Port of
New York
Central
Atchison
Nort
West
Bc OL
Penn
R. R
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Stee
Metropolitan
West Union
Missouri Pac
Grain and dairy prices and market notes from a Minnesota report
The report shows dull and barely steady Minnesota flour and wheat contracts with prices around 2. 7083.25 for winter patents and 14 4.40 for winter patents. Dairy items list full cream state ranges, with butter and milk products, and poultry prices vary for fowls, chickens, and squabs across regional markets.
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Minnesota
Sesseen
Eas Ras
Ritter
Park Sk
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hiladel Delphia
New York
Givania
Market notes show steady veal and lamb prices
Market flow remains steady with veal choice and prime cuts trading as light demand. Prime bever mediums and heavy workers quoted around 6.40 to 6.45 per unit, while prime wethers and spring lambs show strong bids and larger ranges in regional sales.
The Authority for Foreign Missions and Its Aims
In this sermon Rev Morse argues that authority for Christian missions rests in Christ not in human or abstract sources. He emphasizes that world evangelization is the church’s final task, urges shifting focus from local fields to global need, and praises native churches’ growing role, education, and self-sufficiency while urging broad, worldwide effort.
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Brooklyn
Norning
de B.C. -Morse
Mab
Christ
God
Jesus
Abraham
India
Africa
China
Jesus Christ
Aehieve
John Newton
Goa
Pau
Rome
Caesar
Heaven
Waga
Glirtatian Epériesce on Deep Christian Experience
Henry Ward Beecher compares shallow writers to surface storms that foul water. He argues true Christian experience lies deep, unaffected by outward turmoil, where the soul remains clear and steadfast despite life’s fiercest tempests.
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Henry Ward
Beecher
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Morse
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